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REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGES NO. 116 & NO. 117 ON BETHESDA CHURtkt;,
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June 2008 NEWSLETTER Number 1

Public involvement is an important part of the project planning process. The North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is committed to ensuring that all issues
of public concern are considered. This newsletter is published to inform local citizens of
bridge replacement projects planned for their area.

The NCDOT proposes to replace Bridges No. 116 & No. 117 on Bethesda
Church Road (SR 2262) over Hog Swamp. The bridge replacement is necessary to
maintain the safety of those travelling this route as the existing structures, built in 1956,
are nearing the end of their useful life.

The NCDOT is nearing the completion of the engineering and environmental
study for the replacement of the existing bridges. The proposed alternative for the
replacement of both of these structures is to close the road and replace the existing
structures in their present locations on the existing alignment. This will require utilization
of an offsite detour. The current recommendation is to utilize NC 41, NC 904, Oliver
Church Rd. (SR 2258) and Tobacco Rd. (SR 2255) as the offsite detour route, which will
result in approximately 15 minutes of additional travel time. Traffic will be detoured
around the construction area for approximately six to nine months.
No additional lanes will be added to either of the proposed replacement bridges,
as they will be two-lane structures also, like the existing Bridges No. 116 & No. 117 are.
The posted speed limit will continue to be 55 mph.

The NCDOT is aware that the citizens living in the proposed project area want to
be informed of the potential effects the projects may have their property and lifestyle. If
you have any questions, concerns, or wish to comment on the project please contact the
Project Development Engineer listed on the back by August 1, 2008.

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VIEW OF EXISTING BRIDGE NO. 117 FACING VIEW OF EXISTING BRIDGE NO. 116 LOOKING
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Please send comments or contact:
° Mr. Tracy Walter Mr. SunTemple Helgren, CEP
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OF 1R~NS Bridge Project Development Unit Wilbur Smith Associates i11e` 141
1551 Mail Service Center OR 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1303
Raleigh, NC 27699-1551 Raleigh, NC 27601
email: twalter(abdot.state.nc.us email: shelgren(cDwilbursmith.com
phone: [phone] phone: [phone]
If you have transportation questions on other projects, call the NCDOT Customer
Service Office toll free at 1-877-DOT-4YOU

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Public Involvement is an important part of the project planning process. The North Carolina
Department of Transportation is committed to ensuring that all issues of public concern are
considered. Your comments are important to us!